Life in the Second Round is getting established as we continue play today. First up...
UPS Hall, Maplewood: Diddley v. Misty. A captains' battle in 8-ball uses the green cue. Maplewood's Diddley wasted no time in game 1, running the table from the break with excellent shot selection. Diddley leads Westside's Misty 1-0 in the series without the latter getting a shot yet. The Lumberjacks' Diddley was much more vulnerable in game 2, and that allowed the Rockers' Misty to hold a slight lead throughout. In the end, Misty made the 8 to the bottom right on her second try to get the win, tying the series at 1. Diddley nearly had the edge in game 3, but Misty struck a five-ball run and Diddley scratched on his next turn. A close battle at the end went to Misty, who won the series 2-1 to get into the bracket quarterfinals.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Daisy v. Leonardo. The silver cue steps in for 12-ball in today's second series. Diamond's Leonardo made a three-ball run early in game 1, but couldn't cash in good positioning. Modernistic's Daisy even gave away a wild-card ball during her stretch of five balls over the last two turns. Daisy just got the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Union's Daisy spotted a wild-card ball to the Gems' Leonardo on the game 2 break. Leonardo benefited from there, attacking the sides first and finishing on a three-ball run-out despite Daisy's resistance. Leonardo's win tied the series at 1. Leonardo made a stripe on the break, but it was all Daisy after that, including an impressive four-ball run. Daisy won the series 2-1 and will host the Atlantic Pirates' Isabella in the bracket quarterfinals.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Spirit v. Jake. The blue cue takes a turn in 10-ball here. Lighton's Spirit had a pair of three-ball runs in game 1, but her miss on the 10 proved costly. Royal's Jake banked it perfectly to the top left for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Crowns' Jake didn't post as smooth an offense in game 2. The Prestige's Spirit needed some time to get back in form, but a three-ball run-out served her well enough in the win, tying the series at 1. Spirit weathered a five-ball run from Jake early in game 3, then turned it around with a sharp three-ball run-out at the end. Spirit's strong finish gave her a 2-1 series win, and she'll play on into the bracket quarterfinals.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Vincent v. Rosemary. The blue cue makes an early exit today after 7-ball. Commerce's Rosemary was good but not consistent in game 1, allowing Everton's Vincent to get the upper hand late in a choppy battle. Vincent put the 7 in the bottom left for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Tradewinds' Rosemary made a pair to get onto the 7, but she missed it three times. The Eagles' Vincent certainly wasn't clean, but he potted the 7 at the top right for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Rosemary had a little more offense in game 3, but she wasn't able to make the 7 this time either. Once again, Vincent needed three attempts to win, but that gave him a 3-0 series sweep. Vincent will host his appearance in the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Spot v. Max. The purple cue's lone appearance of the day is in 10-ball. Pronger's Spot struggled from the start in game 1, while Golden's Max found a five-ball run and nearly potted the 9 as well. Spot curled a shot to get the 9, but missed contact on the 10. Max then made the 10 from ball-in-hand for a 1-0 series lead. The Pilots' Max didn't have as much success in game 2 despite leaving the 10 at the top left. The Tridents' Spot protected the 10 well until he collected it on a deflection from sinking the 5 at the bottom left. Spot's double-pot was good for a win, which tied the series at 1. Spot reverted to his early-series form, scratching late and allowing Max to pick up the win on a three-ball run-out. Max won the series 2-1 and will play a visiting role again the bracket quarterfinals.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Noelle v. Stinky. The green cue is back for Rotation. Central's Noelle had a decent start in game 1, but that went to waste as she struggled in the end. Freedom's Stinky found more strength later and got an 8-4 win, going ahead 1-0 in the series. The Warriors' Noelle again jumped out to the lead in game 2, but it didn't matter at the end. The Cascades' Stinky surged with a three-ball run and then added a four-ball run-out to win 8-5, clinching the series at 2-0 with his strong offense. Stinky had a slight lead in a challenging game 3, the first time he's found early success. Noelle looked overwhelmed, and Stinky put her out of her misery with a four-ball run-out for an 8-2 win and 3-0 series sweep. Stinky advanced to the bracket quarterfinals.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Quincy v. Ms. Puppy. The silver cue cycles in for 13-ball between Urban rivals. Terrace City's Quincy had one of each at the start and chose stripes. Modernistic's Ms. Puppy did well on solids, but a slow finish made it anyone's game. Ms. Puppy would win with a kick on the 8 to the bottom side that just barely dropped for the 1-0 series lead. The Union's Ms. Puppy didn't have the strongest performance in game 2, but it was better than the Knights' Quincy, who missed contact a couple of times and gave away a ball. Ms. Puppy made a pair at the end for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Quincy came really close to the game 3 win with a five-ball run, but he left the 8 at the top left. Ms. Puppy charged back with a four-ball run-out for the win to complete the 3-0 series sweep to get herself in the bracket quarterfinals.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Ms. Puppy v. Kodiak. The host finishes her doubleheader against a Union teammate in 12-ball with the red cue. Kodiak received a wild-card ball on the break in game 1, and that helped him later on. Ms. Puppy struggled a bit with positioning, and Kodiak got the win with five balls over his last two turns for a 1-0 series lead. Kodiak had a near-perfect break in game 2, sending balls to both left corners and side pockets for a four-ball shot. He took his time at the bottom right, but Ms. Puppy was too far back to catch up. Kodiak secured the series at 2-0 with a quick win. Kodiak made one of each on the break in game 3, and that little extra flexibility would be all Ms. Puppy needed to avoid the sweep. Kodiak settled for a 2-1 series win that sees him travel for real to Archtown to face club-mate and Arrows veteran Hoppy in the bracket quarterfinals.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Cubby v. Goatee. The green cue comes up again for 9-ball. Web City's Cubby established himself quickly in game 1 with the 7 and 9 finding the left corners on the break. Cubby took a 1-0 series lead before Westside's Goatee had a shot. Game 2 had a much slower start before the Rockers' Goatee made a four-ball run. The Spiders' Cubby then made a ball and scratched, setting up Goatee for a four-ball run-out. This surge from Goatee gave her the win to tie the series at 1. Cubby had a three-ball run before a scratch early in game 3. Goatee shot back with one shot and a scratch, and Cubby then made the 5-9 combination from ball-in-hand for the win and 2-1 series win. Cubby advanced to a road position in the bracket quarterfinals with the trick play.
AT&T Hall, Oceanside: Megan v. Katharine. The green cue stays active for Rotation. Whitewater's Katharine had her moments in game 1, but a four-ball run near the end put her ahead. Oceanside's Megan needed a big counterattack and failed to deliver, allowing Katharine to win 8-6 for the 1-0 series lead. The Shores' Katharine ripped a seven-ball run from the break in game 2, putting immediate pressure on the Waves' Megan. Katharine would make the 7 at the bottom side on her second turn for an 8-1 win to clinch the series at 2-0. Game 3 started out with a back-and-forth cadence between the players. Katharine tried to stretch her lead a bit, but Megan fired back on a four-ball run-out to win 8-6. Katharine settled for a 2-1 series win and will play in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nissan Hall, Infinity: Fluffina v. Twinkie II. Feisty players clash in 7-ball with the silver cue. Infinity's Fluffina scratched at the end of a four-ball run late in game 1, gifting a free shot at the 7 that Harrison's Twinkie II easily converted. Twinkie II holds a 1-0 series lead. The Specters' Twinkie II had a pair of three-ball runs in game 2, a bold attack that ended up counting for nothing when she missed on the 7. The Torpedoes' Fluffina sent the 7 down to the bottom right for the win, tying the series at 1. Fluffina made the 5 on the break in game 3, and her cut on the 1 was hit to drive the 7 to the top left for the win. Fluffina beat Twinkie II 2-1 in the series to get to the bracket quarterfinals, where she'll host Archtown Arrows veteran Hoppy.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Charli v. Stephanie. The red cue will end its day in 9-ball. Both players started slow in game 1, until Tysini's Charli snapped out of the struggle with a five-ball run-out capped by an 8-9 combination to the bottom left. Charli leads Southridge's Stephanie 1-0 in the series. The Defenders' Stephanie tried to play bold in game 2, but she missed her attempt at a 3-9 combination to the top left. The Hummingbirds' Charli deflected her shot off the 3 to tap the 9 in for the win, sealing the series at 2-0. Charli left no room for Stephanie to operate in game 3, smashing a four-ball run and a five-ball run-out over two turns to get the win. Charli swept the series 3-0 and will host again in the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Precious v. Dani. The silver cue is back in action for Accuracy. A sloppy start didn't help Viewpoint Sound's Dani, and she slipped up again later, allowing Pronger's Precious to lock in with a 3-4 win at the end. Precious leads the series 1-0. The Tridents' Precious regretted a scratch on the game 2 break, as she ended up trailing by one shot with nothing to do to fix it at the end. The Meteors' Dani was unforgiving as she held a 2-3 lead to the finish for the win that tied the series at 1. Dani slipped behind very quickly in game 3, and while Precious faded at the end, it was after the game was decided. A 5-7 win gave Precious the series at 2-1, and she'll host again in the bracket quarterfinals.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Dani v. Panda. The host completes a long trip for a doubleheader, facing a Coastal rival in 13-ball with the green cue. Wasted opportunities slowed down game 1, but Southern's Panda had an extra dose of misfortune with bad positioning. Viewpoint Sound's Dani eventually scraped together enough offense for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Panda played good defense late in game 2 when he and the Meteors' Dani needed the same pockets. Panda eventually let the defense go, but his run came up short. Dani made a four-ball run-out for the win, sealing the series at 2-0. Dani came pretty close to the win in game 3, but this time was Panda's turn to strike late for a pair that gave him his lone win. Dani won the series 2-1 and will continue her run in the bracket quarterfinals.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Charli v. Kodiak. Both players get a second series today, playing 7-ball with the silver cue. Tysini's Charli ripped a five-ball run from the break prior to her scratch. Modernistic's Kodiak then made the final pair from ball-in-hand for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Union's Kodiak made three balls on the break, most notably the 7 at the top side, but a late bump from the 4 sent the cue into the bottom side. This created an instant loss for Kodiak, and the Hummingbirds' Charli was able to tie the series at 1 without taking a shot. Charli had some shots work in game 3, but it was a slow battle until Kodiak's three-ball run-out gave him the win. Kodiak took the series 2-1 and will play on the road again in the bracket quarterfinals.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Marsell v. Gal. Ending the day, the green cue plays 13-ball. North Modernistic's Gal defied the odds on an early four-ball run, but she almost suffered late as Whitewater's Marsell stayed in pursuit. Marsell was a little short on the 8, and Gal put it away to the bottom left for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Gal had a tougher time with offense in game 2, especially late in the game as she tried to corral the 6 at the top side. The Shores' Marsell had already struck to the sides and had an easier finish to get the win. Marsell tied the series at 1 with this victory. Gal had the lead for most of game 3, but she couldn't quite keep Marsell from making another comeback for the 2-1 series win. Marsell heads to a bracket quarterfinals series where he'll host the Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Dani.
Tomorrow's action may start at a slightly later time, but a full day will be played.
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